Amp suggestions for Revel Salons?

Kimber 3033 is not horrifically expensive (8 ft. runs used for $700-$800, and new is +/- $1,500). Kimber Bi-Focal is also good and costs a bit less (but spend a few more bucks and get 3033).

Like any very high-performance speaker, you need to be careful about the high-end components you use with Salons. If you are budget-conscious, you have to be extremely careful. They really require first-class front-end componentry, and arguably shouldn't be used unless they are in a large, dimension-friendly room with extensive room treatment (or a RIVES spec'd-type purpose-built room) and extensive A/C line treatment, etc. They were a $20k speaker that performed in most respects like an $80k speaker.

Yes, Salons require bi-wired cables.

Rowland 501s.

Dave

Thanks guys ( Raquel hats off!!). I am absorbing all of this. Please keep it coming if you have an opinion.

I want to jump in again for a moment. With all due respect to Dcstep, you absolutely do not want to run Salons with an ICe powered amp like the Rowland 501's or any other digital / Class D amp. The midrange and tweeters in the Salons are highly transparent, and will provide a crystal clear window into the upper-frequency problems inherent in digital amps.

Salons need to be paired with very high-end analog amps (or if you can afford it, the tiny handful of tube amps that will properly drive them).

Ok I'm in!!

The Salons are in the front of the room.Hernia surgery will have to wait until you guys tell me how to set them up.

Brass points are on the way.

They are in a very large room 40x22x12 . The only practical listening position is on the 22 ft side about 7-8 feet in from the back wall/fireplace.

Observation -The tweaters seem very high from my level listening position. Is this by design?

Lots of nobs on the back . I have read the manual but I am sure you can point me in the best direction.

Thank you so much for the input I hope I am not wearing out the welcome mat. Maybe for top post I can send fine wine through the post!!